Staying competitive in an ever changing economic and social culture is mandatory if online students hope to find a secure and successful place in life.
(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 07, 2009 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL The recession appears to be here to stay. It has come predator-like and roaring, just as a lion would survey its domain, through over 50 % of American households. These affected households are on the losing end of a nightmare. They are losing their homes, their carefully built nest eggs and their jobs. Recent headlines scream “4 out of every 5 households stand in line for food stamps.” Sometimes, even the food stamps aren’t enough to stave off impending poverty and hunger. So what holds these families together? Hope. Faith. Commitment. They hope for a brighter future. They have faith in something greater than themselves and they have commitment to the American Dream.
The American Dream is no longer a two-car garage, white picket fence and 2.5 kids. It is about survival in a culture with an ever changing political, social and economic landscape. Every financially contributing member of these affected households is rethinking his or her future. To survive, many are returning to school, hoping to either learn new skills or build on existing ones. As families find their financial position so precarious, adult family members have to work sometimes two minimum wage jobs just to make ends meet. With so much demand on their limited time, people are choosing to earn a college degree online. It provides much needed flexibility to accommodate nearly impossible schedules.
According to a survey completed by several top online universities, enrollment in various programs has grown 40% during 2009. This is up 10% from the previous fiscal year. These online universities report top enrollment in management degree programs and information technology degree programs. However, these are not the only degree programs offered. There are several students who choose to enroll in post graduate programs which feature degrees conferred in business, technology, education and healthcare.
Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, http://www.degree.com/ the premier Internet portal for online study, notes the current trend in people choosing to seek an online degree will only continue to grow. “Obviously,” she says, “online education may not be for everyone due to various learning styles. However, the endgame for the vast majority of students who participate in online education programs is usually a successful one. There are too many graduates from online programs who have established a proven track record either with employers or have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs in their own right.”
There are definite traits which students from disadvantaged and economically depressed backgrounds can employ to help them achieve a successful outcome during their educational experience. First, focus on the hope that with a college education, job prospects will improve. Second, remember to have faith in self and the education system. Third, stay committed to family, and personal or professional goals. Finally, never look back, only ahead where the future holds promise
Though the future is uncertain, it does not have to be bleak. By striving to stay focused, dedicated and goal-oriented, students are bound to find a new path in their lives where physical or intellectual hunger is never again an issue.
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